Attorneys for convicted Pittsburgh synagogue gunman seek resentencing
Robert Bowers was sentenced to death after he was convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
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Robert Bowers was sentenced to death after he was convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Nearly six years after the attack that left 11 dead and several others injured, a groundbreaking is set to take place for a new Tree of Life campus in Squirrel Hill.
Convicted Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers' request for a new trial has been denied.
Prosecutors say a federal appeals court should reject the shooter's request for an acquittal and a retrial.
After a two-month-long trial, survivors of the massacre say the gunman had every opportunity to plead his case.
The convicted Pittsburgh synagogue shooter has appealed his conviction and death sentence.
Bowers arrived in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 25.
The survivors said they wanted this trial to send a message that this should never happen again.
The judge formally imposed the sentence of death by execution after victims gave impact statements in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial.
Capital punishment could emerge as a major campaign issue in the U.S. presidential race for the first time in 30 years, with top GOP candidates already one-upping each other by touting tougher, more far-reaching death penalty laws.
The shooter won't be executed anytime soon, and it could be years before he faces the ultimate punishment.
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter won't be executed anytime soon, and it could be years before he faces the ultimate punishment.
The judge formally imposed the sentence of death by execution after victims gave impact statements.
The jury has recommended the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the gunman convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The trial has been ongoing since the spring.
A judge formally imposed the sentence of death by execution after victims gave impact statements on Thursday.
KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish has more.
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers in Pittsburgh, will be sentenced to death, a jury decided Wednesday.
Now that the jury has voted to impose the death penalty, Robert Bowers will in all likelihood be headed to the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana; KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
The jury was tasked with deciding whether the gunman would spend the rest of his life in prison or be sentenced to death.
The Jewish community spoke out after a federal jury sentenced Robert Bowers to death.
Convicted gunman Robert Bowers will either face life in prison or the death penalty.
Convicted gunman Robert Bowers will either face life in prison or the death penalty.
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The jury will begin to deliberate whether the gunman will be sentenced to death or life in prison on Tuesday morning.
Testimony continued Friday in the final phase of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial.
While the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium hasn't received any swatting calls, the director of guest services says safety is always a top priority.
A 13-year-old boy's parents are facing criminal charges after he crashed a dirt bike into a car.
The Canon-McMillan School District said students in kindergarten through second grade will no longer have Chromebooks next academic year.
More money is coming to help convert empty Downtown Pittsburgh offices into apartments.
A man is facing charges after police said he used social media to lure a missing 14-year-old Pittsburgh-area girl to his home on the other side of the state.
While the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium hasn't received any swatting calls, the director of guest services says safety is always a top priority.
A 13-year-old boy's parents are facing criminal charges after he crashed a dirt bike into a car.
The Canon-McMillan School District said students in kindergarten through second grade will no longer have Chromebooks next academic year.
More money is coming to help convert empty Downtown Pittsburgh offices into apartments.
A man is facing charges after police said he used social media to lure a missing 14-year-old Pittsburgh-area girl to his home on the other side of the state.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Shelley Hoare from Gifted Hands Gift Shop shares some thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas that mom will actually use, love, and brag about.
Mother's Day is about more than finding the perfect gift. But sometimes, the right gift can say everything you've been meaning to say all along. Steve from Neubauer's Flowers and Market House shares beautiful Mother's Day boutiques, which can offer something for everyone.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Local comedian Aaron Kleiber returns to PTL to put David and Heather through the wringer with a preview of the upcoming event, Game Night at the Carnegie.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Daisy is getting a hands-on lesson in the beautiful tradition of the lei poʻo at Phipps Conservatory.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh's three major league sports teams are teaming up to help fight food insecurity.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Carmen Mlodzinski had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Pittsburgh tied the MLB record for consecutive walks in an inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
May 5 is Pennsylvania State Trooper Memorial Day. On Tuesday, Troop A in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, took time to remember some of their members who gave their lives in the line of duty. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
With food insecurity rising, UPMC is helping the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank feed the community.
Within the past week, at least seven zoos throughout the U.S. have received swatting calls about bomb threats and active shooters, prompting evacuations and closures. While the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium hasn't received any threats, the director of guest services tells Barry Pintar that safety is always a top priority.
KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more on what happened on Tuesday morning in Pittsburgh.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
